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Hi Deedoc It’s horrible isn’t it - my arm felt like I’d been whipped with stinging nettles and I couldn’t bear anything touching it for the first few days. A heat pad can help but, if I’m honest, the next infusion was just as bad and I was close to tears when they pulled the sticky tape off. I was due to have 8 sessions so had a picc line fitted which was a game changer. 
Have a chat to the nurses. Some people say that having the infusion over a longer length of time helps but my hospital didn’t seem keen to do this and said it would just prolong the discomfort. A picc line is better but sometimes there is a wait for them so it might depend on how many sessions you’re having 

Thank u so much, very helpful x

Hi Deedoc ,

 I agree with every Karen has said.  I too had the horrible pain and it lasted until the next infusion (although again heat pads did help).  My regime was changed and I have a picc line, it's much easier although it is a faff as I can't exercise and I have to shower with an arm band around it and have it dressed weekly - but it does make the pain far easier to manage as there is none at all.

They can also run more glucose in at the same time apparently which will make it easier.  I would agree with Karen that speaking to your team about this is important as they can make suggestions to make life a bit easier.

Wishing you all the best with your treatment.

Cerysm.

1. Ask them to use a different arm each time.  That way your viens won't be destroyed by the toxic chemo.